Cumberland Township near Round Top in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Signal Corps U.S.A.
to the
Signal Corps U.S.A.
which
through valiant and heroic
service at
Little Round Top
July 2-4, 1863
and on many historic battle fields
throughout the war of 1861-1865
contributed so greatly to the
success of the Union Armies
this tablet is placed by their
surviving comrades in tribute
to their memory
Erected 1919.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Communications • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1863.
Location. 39° 47.55′ N, 77° 14.19′ W. Marker is near Round Top, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. It is in Cumberland Township. Memorial can be reached from Sykes Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Located at stop eight, Little Round Top, on the driving tour of Gettysburg Battlefield. It is to the rear,and north of the Gouverneur K. Warren Statue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Warren (a few steps from this marker); 146th New York Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Third Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); The Eye of General Warren (within shouting distance of this marker); The Union Fishhook (within shouting distance of this marker); The Valley of Death (within shouting distance of this marker); 91st Pennsylvania Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 155th Pennsylvania Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Round Top.
Regarding Signal Corps U.S.A.. U.S.A. Signal Corps Commander, Army of the Potomac,Capt. Lemuel B. Norton was noted with distinction in the action here.
Also see . . . Signal Stations at Little Round Top and Devil's Den. Gettysburg Daily article covering a living history demonstration. Includes a video section of a signal flag demonstration. (Submitted on December 2, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,780 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 30, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on March 16, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on January 1, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on March 30, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 5. submitted on January 1, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.